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Due to a busy workload, we need additional temporary support to help manage the student caseload and support the team – for this you must be able to hit the ground running from the outset.</p>\n<p>Using your prior experience, you will help meet the needs of students on a range of study, personal, and welfare issues. This includes delivering effective and timely interventions and working collaboratively to champion student wellbeing. You will provide information, advice, and guidance to students as well as develop and deliver initiatives and training for staff and students. You will also be involved in monitoring the effectiveness of interventions made by the wider Safeguarding Team.</p>\n<p>Your work will require you to build rapport with students in the online world and navigate complex situations in a calm and professional manner. Working with your immediate colleagues and colleagues across UCEM, you will ensure the best outcomes for our students.</p>\n<p>You must have relevant experience within an education (or similar) setting and be prepared to learn quickly. For the full job specification and contact details: <a href=\"https://www.ucem.ac.uk/current-vacancies/\">https://www.ucem.ac.uk/current-vacancies/</a></p>\n<p>At UCEM we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><em>University&nbsp;College of Estate Management (UCEM) is a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world’s most sustainable university. 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Put simply, we work with people to change lives for the better.</p>\n<p>We have a strong focus on integrated working with our partners to deliver holistic and seamless support when people need it.</p>\n<p>We are proud of the care we give and the services we provide to local people.</p>\n<p>Our Community Mental Health Team for Older Adults Social comprises highly professional and supportive multidisciplinary teams. Our social care teams work together as one service and go the extra mile to ensure our residents have the right support.</p>\n<p>We work closely with health professionals and other partners to ensure that people remain living in their own homes for as long as possible.</p>\n<p>We have weekly multi-disciplinary meetings meaning our residents can have easy access to health and social care services that talk to each other, to provide holistic support when needed.</p>\n<p>We know there can be pressures working in adult social care, so we make sure our staff are well supported.  You will receive regular supervision and access to training.  We have a strong focus on supporting our staff to learn, grow and develop to achieve their potential.  We listen to our social care staff about the best way to deliver our services and encourage feedback and suggestions on how we can do things better together. </p>\n<p>We are proud of the care we give and the services we provide to local people because we are Bracknell Forest Council.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<p>Manage a small complex caseload, organising and prioritising the workload effectively, with regular supervision and guidance.</p>\n<p>To undertake role of Designated Safeguarding Officer on a rota basis.</p>\n<p>To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, connecting people and their families to their community and social networks enabling them to live within their own communities.</p>\n<p>To take a strengths-based approach to support people living with dementia to lead a fulfilling life.</p>\n<p>To support in delivering and maintaining high standards of performance across the service.</p>\n<p>To take an evidence-based approach to practice.</p>\n<p>To provide leadership, supervision, peer support and to act as a role model for the experienced social work team.</p>\n<h3>Our benefits include...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave of 28 days increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ service (pro rata for part time).</li>\n<li>Annual leave purchase policy.</li>\n<li>Opportunities for flexible and agile working, to support our employees’ work-life balance.</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks including sports and social clubs.</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme).</li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre.</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees’ health and wellbeing.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans.</li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.</li>\n<li>Supermarket discount.</li>\n<li>Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. </li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Interview date</h3>\n<p>Interview date tbc</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Vicki Brown, Interim Service Manager.</p>\n<p>Tel.: 01189 046900</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. 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We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.<br><br>There are some really exciting things happening in both boroughs. In Sutton, we are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. Over in Kingston, we are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in the borough, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact.<br><br>You should choose Kingston and Sutton if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do.<br><br>Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan \"Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together\", that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London.<br><br>Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan \"Ambitious for Sutton\", that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government.<br><br><strong>About the Role and our Ideal Candidate</strong> <br> <br> You will be part of a team managing the commissioning, design, delivery and management of Highways and Transport projects and services. <br><br> The role has no direct line management or budgetary responsibility, but you will need to work with colleagues to manage scheme delivery. <br><br> As an Engineer you will work across the multi disciplines in the highways team. <br><br> This is a perfect opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within the highways service! <br><br><strong>About You </strong><br><br> As a highway/traffic design engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing highway engineering and traffic management schemes. Working closely with our multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in turning concepts into reality through detailed design, analysis, and optimisation. <br> <br> Your main responsibilities will include:<ul>\n<li> Creating design drawings using AutoCAD and related software. 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The team is a multidisciplinary team of highway designers, planned maintenance engineers, street lighting engineers, traffic order officers, land surveyors and traffic survey officers.<br><br>The team coordinates to deliver projects of varying sizes on behalf of the Royal Borough of Kingston and the London Borough of Sutton.<br><br>This is an amazing opportunity to work in a highway design team that covers all facets of delivery, from initial feasibility through detailed design to site supervision and contractor management.<br><br>This is an unusual blend that the right candidate will flourish in.The newly created Design and Delivery Team allows synergy working with the capital renewals and street lighting teams with team members able to learn all aspects of delivery in a highway environment.<br><br><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br> <br> As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. <br><br> In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation. <br><br> Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li> Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) </li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Kingston or Sutton </li>\n<li> Flexible and agile working arrangements </li>\n<li> Comprehensive learning and development programme </li>\n<li> Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres </li>\n<li> Interest free season ticket loans </li>\n<li> Local Government Pension Scheme </li>\n<li> Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme </li>\n<li> Zip car scheme </li>\n<li> Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses </li>\n<li> Confidential wellbeing and counselling support </li>\n<li> Subsidised gym membership </li>\n</ul><strong>Application Process</strong> <br> <br> Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br> The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br> We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. <br><br> Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. <br><br><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br> <br> We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br> As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. <br><br> We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br> We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living. <br><br> The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. <br><br><strong>Job Profile</strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3319/105858/1/0/a68fc6149a4a3e65229b4a9a1338b08f41e31047\"> Engineer Role Profile final .docx.pdf - 62KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,068 - £45,510","publishDate":"2024-12-02T04:54:40.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-20T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/807cc538-3cb3-4d48-9f90-e99cf5ae7037.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2d98e3f4-9408-4e3c-b093-3d0c2a38ac21","title":"KS1 Teacher - St Annes Catholic Primary School","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Start Date: April 2025 – Full time 1.0 FTE – Permanent - ECTs are welcome to apply<strong><br><br></strong></p>\n<p>Are you passionate about teaching and inspiring young minds? St Anne’s Catholic Primary School in Caversham, Reading invites you to be part of our dynamic and supportive team.<br><br></p>\n<p>At St Anne’s we celebrate both academic excellence and a rich, well-rounded <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>curriculum, including exceptional music, performing arts, and sports programs. <br><br>We are proud of our vibrant community and are seeking a dedicated Key Stage 1 teacher to continue building on our success.<br><br></p>\n<h3><span>What We Offer:</span></h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Amazing Children:</strong> Work with engaged, enthusiastic learners who make every day rewarding.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Professional Growth:</strong> Access excellent opportunities to develop your skills and progress in your career.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Supportive Environment:</strong> Be part of an inclusive school community that values and nurtures every individual.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>A Strong Catholic Ethos:</strong> Join a school where values, care, and faith are at the heart of everything we do.<br><br>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<h3><span>What We’re Looking For:</span></h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>A Passionate Educator:</strong> You’re an enthusiastic and creative classroom teacher who strives for excellence.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>A Team Player:</strong> With a friendly, approachable manner, you work well with colleagues, children, and parents.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>A Communicator:</strong> Your excellent communication skills help foster strong relationships within the school community.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>A Commitment to Our Ethos:</strong> You share and support the Catholic values that guide our school.<br><br>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>If you’re ready to inspire, grow, and make a difference in a welcoming and thriving school, we’d love to hear from you!  Apply today and become part of the St Anne’s family.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>To arrange a visit to the school or to discuss the position further, please contact Bridget Tobin on </strong><a href=\"mailto:head@st-annes.reading.sch.uk\"><strong>head@st-annes.reading.sch.uk</strong></a> <strong>or telephone 0118 937 5537<br><br></strong></p>\n<p><strong>For an application pack, please download the forms from our website under Vacancies at </strong><a href=\"http://www.st-annes.reading.sch.uk\"><strong>www.st-annes.reading.sch.uk</strong></a><span><strong> <br><br></strong></span><strong>Applicants must complete a Catholic Education Service (CES) application form.<br><br></strong></p>\n<p><strong>Completed applications should be returned to the school via email on </strong><a href=\"mailto:head@st-annes.reading.sch.uk\"><strong>head@st-annes.reading.sch.uk</strong></a><span><strong><br><br></strong></span></p>\n<p>Applications will be considered on submission and interviews arranged accordingly.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><em>St Anne’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safe working practices and safeguarding children and expects all staff to share this commitment. 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We also work closely with our local Foster Carers’ Association to hear the voice of Foster Carers, and this is central to shaping our service delivery.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Our main aim is to provide local foster placements for Reading Children Looked After, who need to live apart from their families, that protect and enhance the lives of these children, enabling them to lead happy, healthy and successful lives with dedicated Foster Carers.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">About the Team/role </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We are seeking to develop our IFA service in line with the changing expectations of the courts around permanence through fostering being a suitable long-term care option of Children Looked After, and the need to increase our in-house fostering resource and to reduce the numbers of children being placed away from the Reading area. It is an exciting time to join our IFA and help us to shape its future development. <br class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\"></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Joining our IFA will give you the opportunity to have a varied case load covering different aspects of carer recruitment and retention. This will include assisting with the preparation, assessment, supervision, support and ongoing training of Foster Carers. You will also contribute to the matching process and assist with placing children with Foster Carers, in accordance with the Agency’s ethos and guidelines. In addition, as part of our social work team you will help us to provide a level of out of hours support to our carers, on a rota basis, during the evening and at weekends, in order to assist them to maintain high standards of care for all children who are placed with them (an extra allowance is paid for this).</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Essential Qualification/Experience: </strong></p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Social Work Qualification – Diploma in Social Worker, BA or equivalent.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Social Work England (SWE) registration.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Being able to understand and apply knowledge of the legal, social, economic, and ecological context of social work practice.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Having a good understanding of the range of issues relevant to fostering services, including relevant fostering legislation and standards.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Being reasonable computer literate, including the ability and confidence to use email, to access the internet, and to use basic IT systems to maintain electronic records.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Having a good understanding of safeguarding policies, in particular:</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">The role of the LADO</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Handling Allegation/Standards of Care Management</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Child Protection and Working Together. </li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">Our offer </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We offer a very supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to be creative and focus on innovative and ambitious interventions that leads to sustainable change for children placed with our Foster Carers.  We seek to be supportive of our staff, to work respectfully and collaboratively with colleagues and carers, and to consistently work in ways that uphold our company values.  We offer a competitive salary along with a range of benefits:<br class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\"></p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Relocation Scheme</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">26 days’ holiday (from 1 April 2023) plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service)</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Discounted Child Care (on site nursery)</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Cycle to work scheme.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Season ticket loans</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">A range of local discounts</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Free parking</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Post specific training will be made available to the successful applicant dependent on previous experience.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Training will also be made available around:</p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Relevant BFfC IFA policies, procedures and Practice Guidance</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">The BFfC Mosaic records system</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Professional supervision will be available and Individual objectives will be set as part of your continuous professional development and reviewed through professional supervision and annual appraisals (with a six-monthly review).</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Inclusion and Diversity</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We want Brighter Futures for Children to be a great place to work and to ensure that our children, young people and families are represented in leadership roles and positions of power. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBTQ+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our children, young people and families so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Asking for Adjustments</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. 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The Cockpit Theatre also forms part of the Group.</p>\n<p>With an annual turnover of over £50m, we are one of the top 20 largest college groups in the UK. We offer education and training in almost all vocational areas at a variety of levels for a wide range of learners of all ages and starting points.</p>\n<p>Our mission is to provide all our learners with the very best knowledge and to break down any barriers to learning. We pride ourselves on enabling our learners to meet their individual needs and aspirations and we deliver a learning experience that is unique, enjoyable and rewarding.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>\n<p>Are you Passionate about supporting young learners in achieving their qualification and career goals?</p>\n<p>We are seeking a dedicated Work Placement Assessor to join our team. 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Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.</div>\n<div>\n<br><strong>The Post</strong>\n</div>\n<p>Ade Adepitan Short Break Centre is a centre of excellence in Brent for children and young people aged up to nineteen, with profound and multiple learning difficulties, complex health needs, physical disabilities and autistic spectrum disorders. We offer these children opportunities to have an enjoyable short break and new experiences to make a positive difference to their lives and achieve their goals.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate will ensure the delivery of service within the aims of The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 for the conduct of children’s home providers; and within the framework for Ofsted inspections.  </p>\n<p>Key responsibilities will comprise undertaking specific areas of responsibility including complex physical care; working with young people with autistic spectrum disorders; overall responsibility of the service as a shift leader; key-working for individual children/ young people; implementing and monitoring the individual child/young persons Care Plan and helping them in achieving their targets and goals.<br> </p>\n<div><strong>The Person</strong></div>\n<p>The successful candidate should be an individual of integrity and good character; has the appropriate experience, qualification, and skills for the work; mentally and physically fit for the purposes of the work.</p>\n<p>Do you enjoy working with children and young people and making a difference to their lives?</p>\n<p>Do you have a level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare or and equivalent qualification?</p>\n<p>Can you provide continuity of service to children and young people this role involves working unsociable hours?<br>Are you a skilled, motivated and a dynamic, committed professional with experience of working with children with disabilities?</p>\n<p>Do you have a positive 'can do' attitude to make a positive impact?</p>\n<p>If so, and you can live up to the challenges and rewards that come from delivering dedicated person-centred active support services, focussing on outcomes, we would welcome your application</p>\n<p>Closing date: 22 December 2024 (23:59)</p>\n<div> </div>\n<div><strong>Additional Information </strong></div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the \"Apply Now\" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.</strong></p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.</p>\n</div>\n<div>We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found <a href=\"https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn\">here</a>.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on  <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@brent.gov.uk\">recruitment@brent.gov.uk</a> </div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£33,912 - £35,982","publishDate":"2024-11-29T10:45:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-22T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b71d548d-6b35-4b87-86dc-d38de02e656c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"175ac04b-029d-4c27-be57-5dab921dc904","title":"Estate Services Support Officer (Bulk Driver)","employer":"Peabody","department":"","location":"Harlesden, London","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>The vacancy</strong><br><br>Are you flexible, able to manage out-of-hours emergencies, and experienced in both caretaking and gardening? Are you skilled at organising your workload independently? 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A company vehicle will be provided for travel to and from these sites.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><ul> <li>Provide cover for caretaking and gardening colleagues across all sites.</li> <li>Keep Peabody estates and blocks clean, tidy, and free from graffiti and litter, in line with local cleaning and maintenance schedules.</li> <li>Report any equipment defects, vandalism, graffiti, and communal repairs to the relevant colleague or contractor.</li> <li>Work with colleagues to address anti-social behaviour (ASB) on Peabody estates, including attending monthly estate walkabouts to identify ASB hotspots and potential solutions.</li> <li>Follow company health and safety guidelines and promptly report any hazards, making areas safe where necessary.</li>\n</ul>This role requires a Basic DBS check and a full UK driving licence. 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The candidate should have good subject knowledge and a desire to bring their own plans and resources to bear in lively classrooms full of enthusiastic, engaged and motivated students.<br><br>Our students follow the OCR GCSE English Literature and GCSE English Language specifications, with everyone in the cohort expected to gain both qualifications. The summer 2024 cohort achieved 68% Grades 9 to 7 in GCSE English Language, and 80% Grades 9 to 7 in GCSE English Literature. 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In all we do we seek to nurture character and develop academic excellence, and we know that what we do really matters. <br><br>We are a short walk from central Reading and close to transport links. Reading is a diverse place to live with arts, culture and heritage at the heart of the town.<br><br><strong>To apply and for more information please go to: <a href=\"https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136449/EDV-2024-RS-62525\">https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136449/EDV-2024-RS-62525</a> <br><br></strong><strong>Visit the School website for more information - <a href=\"https://www.reading-school.co.uk/vacancies\">https://www.reading-school.co.uk/vacancies</a></strong><br><br><strong>If you have any queries regarding our current vacancies or the Safer Recruitment process, please contact: <a href=\"mailto:hr@reading-school.co.uk\">hr@reading-school.co.uk</a> or by telephone: 0118 901 5600</strong><br><br>Deadline for Applications: Tuesday 7th January 2025</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,650 to £49,084 Per year","publishDate":"2024-11-29T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ce971630-d390-4715-a16e-e334ab921eee.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b727b758-b1c5-4756-bb30-98f9169daa67","title":"Teaching Assistant - The Ridgeway Primary School","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Required for January 2025 - Fixed term until 31st August 2025 - Term time only <strong>- </strong>3 days a week (flexible with days required) – 19.5 hours per week</p>\n<p><br>We are looking for a self-motivated and patient Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team. Experience is preferred but not essential.<br><br></p>\n<p><em>“Pupils are enthusiastic and conscientious learners”</em></p>\n<p><em>“Pupils <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>and staff have very positive <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>relationships which create a harmonious learning environment throughout the school.” (Ofsted, June 2019)</em></p>\n<p><em> </em></p>\n<p>The Ridgeway is a nurturing and friendly school situated within a diverse community in South Reading, with enthusiastic, happy pupils who enjoy learning and a committed and highly motivated team. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>In order to support this position and to secure excellent outcomes for our pupils, we can offer ongoing training and professional development.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>We are looking for professionals who:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Are qualified to at least Level 3;</li>\n<li>Able to plan and deliver specialist learning support to targeted groups of children;</li>\n<li>Demonstrate a nurturing and inclusive approach to all children and their families;</li>\n<li>Have high expectations for children’s learning and behaviour, and can apply these consistently;</li>\n<li>Can build positive relationships with children, colleagues, professionals and parents.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Please email Rachel Wiggins - Office Manager - <a href=\"mailto:officemanager@theridgeway.reading.sch.uk\">officemanager@theridgeway.reading.sch.uk</a> for more details or visit the school website - <a href=\"https://www.theridgewayprimary.net/\">https://www.theridgewayprimary.net</a> </strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<p>Closing date: Applications will be considered upon receipt</p>\n<p>Interview date: To be confirmed</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. <em>The Ridgeway Primary School is committed to inclusion and equity. <br><br>We welcome talented applicants from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£11,991 Per year","publishDate":"2024-11-29T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-15T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c6bb3a26-e6ed-47f8-b461-b910e46c66f1.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"880838c6-9e01-4fea-9009-a5e5f51f7936","title":"Lunch Time Play Worker","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"The Pines School","location":"The Pines School, Hanworth Road, Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Lunch Time Play Worker - Nursery - Temporary</strong></p>\n<p><strong>January 2025</strong></p>\n<p>The Pines School is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Lunch Time Play Worker to join our friendly hard working team. Our Lunch Time Play Worker will work across the whole school with direction from our play leader. You will be encouraging children to eat their lunch together, provide a safe, fun and inclusive play opportunities. Ideally the candidate will be paediatric first aid trained or be happy to undertake this training soon after the appointment.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate will join a team who are passionate about engaging and inspiring young people in their learning and will have experience of working with primary age range children.</p>\n<p><em>‘An atmosphere of partnership and purpose can be felt throughout this school. There is a shared high ambition to ensure every pupil is an eager learner who achieves well. Staff prioritise developing caring relationships will pupils, providing thoughtful nurture and care. Classrooms and communal areas are therefore kind and calm places. Pupils feel safe and say that bullying is rare. Children of all ages are proud of their good behaviour. 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This is an exciting time to join us and our amazing team.</p>\n<p>The school is located in the Hanworth estate which is on the outskirts of Bracknell town and is within very easy access of many amenities.  The 'Look Out’ environmental area, Bracknell Sports Centre and Swimming Pool, David Lloyd Health Club, the South Hill Park Theatre & Arts Centre are all well within walking distance with skating, bowling, cinemas and a leisure pool nearby.</p>\n<p><strong>We can offer you:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>An inclusive ethos</li>\n<li>Happy, motivated children who enjoy coming to school</li>\n<li>A caring, committed team of staff</li>\n<li>A commitment to professional development for all staff</li>\n<li>Supportive teams who work well together</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Friday 6th December, midday. However applications will be reviewed upon submittal and we may close the advert early.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interviews: To be confirmed.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Start date – As soon as possible.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Hours: 11.15noon – 1.15pm, 10 hours per week, term time only, Temporary until April 2025 with the potential to be extended.</strong></p>\n<p>Bracknell Grade K: SCP2-SCP3 £23,656 - £24,027 + London Weighting pro rata</p>\n<p><strong>Actual Salary: approx. £12.26 - £12.45 per hour</strong></p>\n<p>At The Pines we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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You will be required to drive when required and to assist or cover for the Community transport & Meals at Home Supervisor.  It is desirable that the candidate has a D1 driving licence.   </p>\n<p>The role involves driving responsibilities (providing door to door transport to various groups of vulnerable individuals: older people, people with physical disabilities and children with special educational needs) as well as cover for the electronic scheduling system ensuring the productive and effective operation of the Community Transport fleet.  The successful candidate will need to have practical skills and be sensitive to the needs and requirements of a wide and different client groups.</p>\n<p>If you are a committed, self-motivated person who wants to make a difference to the lives of individuals in the communities we serve we are keen to hear from you.</p>\n<p><strong>About Runnymede</strong></p>\n<p>Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. 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Addlestone is also served directly by trains from Woking, Reading and London Waterloo.</p>\n<p><br><strong>What we offer</strong><br>The Council encourages all employees to maximise their potential.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hybrid working</li>\n<li>Excellent training, development and progression opportunities</li>\n<li>28 days annual leave</li>\n</ul>\n<p>If you think that you have what it takes to excel in this role then we’d like to hear from you.</p>\n<p>Please apply online at <a href=\"http://www.surreyjobs.info\">www.surreyjobs.info</a>. Full information, including the Job Description, Person Specification and other details about Runnymede Borough Council, is available in the Extra Information attachment on the website. If it is difficult for you to apply online please contact Human Resources. Email: <a href=\"mailto:humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk\">humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk</a> Telephone: 01932 425517</p>\n<p>We welcome applications from all sections of the community. 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